Douglas F. O'Connor, 53, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home in Salina. Douglas was born in Salina, Kansas, on February 7, 1971, a son of Marlene (Mick) O’Connor and Wilford E. O’Connor Sr. Doug attended Salina Catholic schools and then South Middle School. He then moved to Norfolk, Nebraska, with his family, where he started his sophomore year. He attended Norfolk Senior H...

Sammy Claire Sheppard, 80, of Salina, Kansas, went home to his heavenly father on March 20, 2024. He was born on September 12,1943 to Ray and May Sheppard in Ellsworth, Kansas. Sam graduated from Tescott High School in 1961. He entered the Navy in 1962 where he served on the aircraft carrier, USS Oriskany. Following 4 years of service, he attended Kansas Wesleyan University and graduated in 197...

Erma Baker Westblade, 95, of Salina, KS, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 26, 1929, in McClure, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Charles K. Baker and Lillie (Lepley) Baker. On August 14, 1965, she married Wayne Westblade at Fort Riley Kansas. She received her Bachelors in Religious Studies from Lancaster Bible C...

Arlene M. (McElhiney) Boutz, age 88, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS.  She was born on April 29, 1935, in Malvern, IA. To James Thomas & Ruth Catherine (Moore) McElhiney. Arlene was a homemaker where she spent her time raising her children and taking care of all her family needs. She enjoyed gardening, embroidery, travelin...

Don Bishop, 93, of Salina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday March 14, 2024. He will always be known as a friend and mentor to everyone he met. Don was born on Aug 27, 1930, and raised in Gypsum, KS to Bertha C. (Glen Holcomb) and Wallace L. Bishop. He was a graduate of Gypsum High School in the class of 1950. Don joined the Navy in 1951 and was in the Construction Battal...

Beatrice M. Robles, 79, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. Beatrice was born in Asherton, Texas on March 16, 1945, a daughter of Beatrice (Navarro) and Mariano Martinez. On August 5, 1965, Beatrice married Paul Robles in Plainview, Texas. She worked as a Dietitian at Salina Regional Health Center for 37 years. Survivors include her daughters, Veronica Robles Marcinowsk...

Lowell Howard Delker, a lifetime member of the Salina community, passed away on March 21, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. He was born on December 30, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, to his parents Lester Delker and Dorothy Delker. Lowell was preceded in death by his father Lester, his mother Dorothy, and his sister Deanna Feltes. Lowell is survived by his loving children, Emily DeRocco and her husband, Steve...

It is with heavy hearts, we share the news of Doctor Ronald Lee Young's departure from this world on March 9, 2024, in Salina, Kansas. Born on August 27, 1953, in Salina, Kansas, Ron's journey was one of passion, dedication, and immeasurable love. From his early days, Ron was driven by a quest for knowledge and an eagerness to serve. His path led him to Palmer College of Chiropractic, where he ...

John Munson, Jr., was born June 2, 1943 in Salina, Kansas. The son of John and Evelyn Munson and departed this life on Monday, March 18, 2024. John is survived by his wife, Jody Munson of Tescott; son, Mike and Cerci Munson of Salina; stepsons, Casey and Shannon Caughron of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Corey and Jill Caughron of Haslet, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. John was prec...

Brian M. Pancake, 65, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on October 8, 1958, in Salina, to Gerald and Albina (Zvolanek) Pancake. Brian worked for many years for Systems 4, R&R Plumbing and Heating, and Pavers Construction. He enjoyed being outside and spent his later years farming and caring for the Zvolanek family homestead in...